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Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft
rays (total): 7; Anal soft rays: 10; Vertebrae: 43. Distinguished
from all other Mystus (indeed, from all other Asian Bagridae
exceptBagrichthys
hypselopterus) by its extraordinary high dorsal fin,
involving great elongation of the non-serrate dorsal fin spine
and first three or four soft rays. Within Mystus sensu
stricto, mouth relatively narrow. Occur in medium to large-sized
rivers. Adults feed on crustaceans and benthic invertebrates.
Oviparous, distinct pairing possibly like other members of the
same family. Usually marketed fresh. Aquarium Care:
Can only be kept with the same or larger species as this bagrid,
common with many from this family, can eat smaller fish. Keep
either 3-5 specimens in a large tank with plants to the background.
Substrate should be sand and provide hiding places with good filtration.
Diet: Tablet and pellet foods. Earthworms, live
and frozen foods.